CHANGES ARE COMING TO SUPPORT THE YAP PROGRAM.Contact information below:

We are committed to finding ways to assist our youth in seeking hope and purpose in their lives by equipping them with tools and resources they will need to succeed. We feel we can best meet their needs through partnering with the Puyallup School District and other established organizations such as YMCA Youth Investment Center, Mountain View Community Center, Puyallup Food Bank, Communities in Schools as well as Local Service Clubs and Churches.

We will continue to inspire community members and other service clubs to join hands in lifting our children up, restoring hope, and helping them find purpose.

Meetings are held on a quarterly basis. We will have a work group meeting when projects are underway.

Needs uncovered in past meetings:
All Schools without high% of free and reduced lunch program - Breakfast bar program:

Middle School - FLAWLESS (an empowerment program for young ladies) looking for a similar program for your men.

High School - Career opportunities and mentoring, assemblies for empowerment and self-esteem, and speakers for their home room time.

Organizations involved: Mountain View Community Center, YMCA Youth Investment Center, Communities in Schools, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, The One Another Foundation, and many other local business owners.

We are looking for other services clubs, community organizations, and businesses to partner with our youth!

New Program to YAPL.E.A.D. (Logistically Empowering Advanced Development) Program: YAP is partnering with YMCA on an 8 week program where we will be teaching your adults things like Emotional Intelligence, Working with Diverse Personalities, Being Worth Investing In, What Employers are Looking For, Civic Leadership, and How to Make Your Voice Heard, How Puyallup Works, and What are the Pillars and Non-Profits in Our Community. There will be 3 sessions a year and have 5 students from each High School.

The first L.E.A.D. Celebration is November 20, 2018 - 6:00-8:00 pm.

The Puyallup School District, in partnership with our diverse communities, educates and inspires students to reach their full potential.

“Puyallup School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus, such as a school-sponsored field trip.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination or harassment may be directed to:
ADA/Human Resources Compliance Coordinator: Amie Brandmire ~ (253) 841-8666, brandmah@puyallup.k12.wa.us;
Chief Equity and Achievement Officer: Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, denmange@puyallup.k12.wa.us;
Title IX Coordinator, Jim Meyerhoff – (253) 841-8785, meyerhja@puyallup.k12.wa.us; or
Section 504 Coordinator, Gerald Denman ~ (253) 840-8966, denmange@puyallup.k12.wa.us.
All individuals may be reached at this address:
Puyallup School District
302 2nd Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372”